• Fri, February 14, 2025

by: Techopedia

AI Bug Bounties Arrive! Do You Have the Skills Needed to Earn Payouts?

by: Newsday

Trump's DEI crackdown: What could it mean for LI colleges and universities?

Local higher education officials say they are monitoring the situation, and they remain hopeful that funding for diversity initiatives will not be cut.

by: Indiatimes

Scientists discover hidden 'ice quakes' deep inside Greenland's ice streams for the first time

Scientists discovered thousands of ice quakes beneath Greenland's Ice Sheet, changing our understanding of ice movements and global climate. These qua

by: WFMJ

Partnership designed to increase STEM learning opportunity in the Valley

A group formed to increase opportunities for Valley children to learn science, technology, engineering and math has joined a bigger, worldwide team with similar goals.

by: Firstpost

Is the PhD dream dying? Why fewer students are enrolling in doctoral programmes

PhD enrolments are declining globally as financial hardships, limited job prospects, and shifting perceptions of academia deter students. Australia, Japan, Brazil, the UK, and India are witnessing a drop,

by: KDRV

Oregon senators join effort to support NIH funding for Oregon institutions

After the Senate passed the vote to appoint Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Servies, Oregon U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined an

by: Slate

The Love Affair Between Tech Bros and MAGA Is Already Starting to Turn Ugly

The racist posts from Musk's DOGE staffer show a widening gap in the GOP between its base and its wealthy technocratic elite.

by: Forbes

What Science Fiction Got Right About AI And What We Can Learn From It

Three startlingly relevant science fiction stories predict today's most pressing questions about AI's role in life and work.

by: Reuters

USDA probationary staff fired at two research agencies, sources say

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has fired probationary staff at two U.S. Department of Agriculture research agencies, two sources familiar with the situation said on Friday.

by: Time

Do You Need to Worry About an Asteroid Hitting Earth?

That's the day an asteroid dubbed 2024 YR4 may strike our planet. Cosmic bookmakers don't make an impact terribly likely. According to NASA, the odds of a collision are just 2.3%. But that nearly doubles the 1.

by: NextBigFuture

President Proposes USA, China and Russia Cut Military Spending in Half

President Trump is proposing cutting the military budgets of the USA, China and Russia in half. Cutting the military in half for USA, Russia and China is also

by: STAT

Trump administration to fire thousands at health agencies

The Trump administration is set to eliminate thousands of federal health care jobs Friday, targeting employees across agencies who were hired in the past one to two years.

by: MSN

Top 10 Game-Changing Entrepreneurs of 2025

The business world is being reshaped by entrepreneurs who aren't afraid to challenge the status quo and break boundaries. The Top 10 Disruptive Entrepreneurs of 2025 highlights individuals who are pushing industries forward with innovative ideas and strategies that challenge traditional models.

by: NextBigFuture

Mark Zuckerberg Displaces Bezos as Second Richest in the World

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has become the second richest in the world. Jeff Bezos has rarely not been richest or second richest in the world for the

by: MSN

STEM Family Day at Mill City Museum

History and science come together for STEM Day at Mill City Museum with family activities focusing on the role of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) for the past and present. If you've never visited Mill City Museum,

by: NextBigFuture

I Do Predict Humans Will Land on Mars by 2030

As I have posted, I am a top 8 predictor on Metaculus out of 34617 people according to Metaculus for baseline accuracy. I was asked by a commenter what my

by: MSN

Researchers sniffed ancient Egyptian mummies, for science. Here's what they smell like

Researchers sniffed ancient Egyptian mummies, for science. Here's what they smell like - The scientists were 'surprised' at what their noses revealed

by: MSN

TikTok returns to US app stores - for now ...Tech & Science Daily podcast

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

by: MSN

Jeff Bezos' rocket company is slashing 10% of its workforce a month after debut orbital launch

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

by: MSN

Police force to trial facial recognition technology

A police force is to trial live facial recognition (LFR) technology in a town centre for a day to find criminals and prevent crime. Suffolk Police said two vans and equipment, borrowed from Essex Police,

by: MSN

Tech Moves: Smartsheet names CTO; Outreach appoints CFO; Concord's new CEO; and other hires

Smartsheet names a new CTO, Outreach appoints a CFO and Concord announces its new CEO, plus other notable hires in the Pacific Northwest.

by: MSN

India's 'Mahamantra' Bridges Ancient Wisdom and Modern Crisis, Teaser Unveiled

In an era where global upheaval dominates headlines, Indian filmmaker Girish Malik is stepping forward with an ambitious docu-drama that aims to offer ancient solutions to modern problems. "Mahamantra,

by: MSN

Modi-Trump talks: AI, hi-tech, semiconductors in focus as India, US pledge to boost tech ties

India and the US launched the TRUST initiative to boost collaboration in AI, semiconductors, and space. Key announcements include AI infrastructure acceleration, INDUS Innovation, resilient supply chains,

by: MSN

Did you know Elon Musk once invited his ex-wife to his hotel room 'to watch rocket videos'?

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, once invited his second ex-wife, Talulah Riley, to his hotel room just to watch rocket videos. They had a complex relationship, marrying and divorcing each other twice.

by: MSN

Government to earmark GHS300m to operationalise GAEC's Foundry and Machine Tooling Centre

Mr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology (MEST) says the Government will complete and operationalise the Foundry and Machine Tooling Centre in Accra. Located on the premises of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC),

by: MSN

NASA Moon Records Suddenly Go Missing

Documents on lunar exploration were replaced with a 404-error message on the NASA-backed Lunar and Planetary Institute's website.

by: MSN

China to recruit 'planetary defence force' amid fears of asteroid hitting Earth

Recruitment drive comes amid increasing focus on an asteroid with a low — but growing — likelihood of hitting earth in seven years

by: MSN

Simulations reveal Anderson transition for light in 3D disordered systems

The Anderson transition is a phase transition that occurs in disordered systems, which entails a shift from a diffusive state (i.e., in which waves or particles are spread out) to a localized state, in which they are trapped in specific regions.

by: MSN

Sir Isaac Newton letter from 1704 predicts when world will end - and it's not far away

Sir Isaac Newton letter from 1704 predicts when world will end - and it's not far away - As well as formulating the laws of gravity, Sir Isaac Newton was a theologian

by: MSN

China's robot prosthetic hand hits 19 degrees of freedom with human-like skill

Upper-limb amputees often struggle with everyday tasks due to their limited dexterity. The existing prosthetic

by: MSN

Science Needs Democracy to Flourish: Prof Aaron Ciechanover

Nobel Laureate Prof. Aaron Ciechanover (2004, Chemistry) delivered a special address at the inaugural of ProUPS (Proteostasis & Ubiquitin Proteasome System) conference held at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST).

by: MSN

Deloitte offers free data analytics internship for students: Here's what you get to learn, steps to apply and more

Deloitte offers a free, virtual Data Analytics Internship for students aspiring to pursue careers in data sciences. The internship provides practical experience in data analysis, visualisation, forensic technology,

by: MSN

Mush Social Acquires Pubbles To Expand Its Digital Presence

KSA-based social media platform Mush Social has acquired Pubbles, a fellow Saudi social media application. The move will expand Mush Social's user base and strengthen its digital presence. Founded by Abdulhadi Alasmi in 2022,
  • Sat, February 15, 2025

by: Reuters

No need for one country to control chip industry, Taiwan official says

There is no need for one country to control the semiconductor industry, which is complex and needs a division of labour, Taiwan's top technology official said on Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump criticised the island's chip dominance.

by: CNAS

Beyond DeepSeek: How China's AI Ecosystem Fuels Breakthroughs

The answer lies not just in DeepSeek's top engineers or innovative training techniques, but in the vast political and financial ecosystem China has built to accelerate AI innovation. Over the past decade,

by: onmanorama

Need to promote scientific temper to combat rise in superstitions: Kerala CM

The CM said that superstitious beliefs, which are the reason behind acts like human sacrifices, were multiplying because people were not seriously concerned about spreading scientific knowledge in society. He called for "popularising science," which he added was the most effective way of creating a scientific temper in society.

by: TheHealthSite

Digital Twin Technology In Patient Care: Opportunities And Challenges

What is digital twin technology and how can this be used in the field of medicine? Read this exclusive interview with UCL's Prof Peter Coveney to know about it all.

by: AOL

USDA probationary staff fired at three agencies, sources say

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has fired probationary staff at two U.S. Department of Agriculture research agencies, two sources familiar with the situation said on Friday. A USDA spokesperson would not comment specifically on whether people were fired,

by: Gizmodo

Meet Grace, the Hopping Robot That Will Dive Into the Moon's Darkest Craters

Meet Grace, the brave hopper robot that's designed to jump into the darkest depths of the Moon, providing never-before-seen views of permanently shadowed craters near the lunar south pole.

by: MSN

How Did Scientists Map the Shape of an Electron?

For the first time, scientists have successfully mapped the shape of an electron while it moves through a solid. This groundbreaking discovery in quantum physics, led by MIT physicist Riccardo Comin and his research team,

by: MSN

Do Pets Dream? What Science Says About Their Sleep Habits

Understanding Sleep Cycles in Pets To understand whether pets dream, it is important to first explore their sleep patterns. Sleep occurs in multiple stages, including non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.

by: MSN

First made-in-India chip will come out in September-October 2025: IT minister

The government has granted Rs 334 crore to the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, "for new research and development (R&D) in gallium nitride, a technology in semiconductors, which is used in telecom and power,

by: MSN

Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (NASDAQ:PACB) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript February 13, 2025 Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $0.51, expectations were $-0.2. Operator: Good day. And welcome to the PacBio Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call.

by: MSN

GATE Exam Analysis 2025, February 15: Check Shift 1, 2 Branch Wise Paper Review, Difficulty Level

The GATE 2025 exam was conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee on February 01, 02, 15 and 16, 2025, at designated test centres spread across 8 exam zones. The exam will be conducted in two sessions- Forenoon Session from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and Afternoon Session from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

by: MSN

UK's new thinking on AI: Unless it's causing serious bother, you can crack on

Plus: Keep calm and plug Anthropic's Claude into public services Comment The UK government on Friday said its AI Safety Institute will henceforth be known as its AI Security Institute, a rebranding that attests to a change in regulatory ambition from ensuring AI models get made with wholesome content - to one that primarily punishes AI-abetted crime.

by: MSN

Superstitions on rise in society, not scientific temper: Kerala CM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday said that despite advances in the field of science and effective interventions by the government, the scientific temper in society was not developing

by: MSN

China's new hydrogen EV battery hits 2825 Wh/kg energy density with 99.7% efficiency

Through rigorous testing, this new model displayed a staggering theoretical energy density of 2825 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg), with a steady operational voltage of around thr

by: MSN

DOST to help improve Laoag's transportation system

THE Department of Science and Technology-Region 1 (DOST-1), through its Provincial Science and Technology Office-Ilocos Norte (PSTO-IN), has embarked on a transformative initiative to improve Laoag City's transportation system.

Mush Social Acquires Pubbles To Expand Its Digital Presence

KSA-based social media platform Mush Social has acquired Pubbles, a fellow Saudi social media application. The move will expand Mush Social's user base and strengthen its digital presence. Founded by Abdulhadi Alasmi in 2022,
Mush Social, a UAE-based social media platform, has acquired Pubbles, a startup known for its innovative approach to social media through customizable, interactive bubbles. This acquisition aims to enhance Mush Social's digital presence by integrating Pubbles' technology, which allows users to create and share unique, engaging content. The move is part of Mush Social's strategy to expand its offerings and provide a more dynamic user experience, tapping into Pubbles' established user base and technology to foster greater interaction and personalization on its platform. This strategic acquisition not only broadens Mush Social's technological capabilities but also positions it to compete more effectively in the evolving social media landscape.

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